Postcards from the Past, Part 2

More postcards from the collection of Elvirta Graves Knutz.

 

A postcard Virta received from her aunt and uncle, with a PS of 

"Virta, do you suppose you will ever look like this?"

(she never did)

 

 From 1911

 

 1916

 

Postmarked 1908

 from 1908

And my personal favorite ---

 Postmarked 1915.  Sent to Virta, then a young wife, from her mother. 

Should we read between the lines?

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The Pinup Girl

Yes, I'm still cleaning out my office.  I began chipping away at a tall pile that was threatening to avalanche, and discovered a box of old paper items I bought at a garage sale 2 years ago.

The following is a loose page ripped out of an old, unknown risqué publication.  I wish it had a date on it!  I'm going to guess 1920s.

Postcards from the Past, Part 1

My great-grandmother, Elvirta Knutz, loved postcards, as did her extended family.  As a result, we have a nice collection.    I'll share a few here.

Theodor Eismann, Leipzig and New York, Illustrated Song Serie [sic] No. 1814

I love how pleased the little girls look to see their brother getting a spanking!

Anglo Life Series

 

 

 

"If you have no money why you needn't come around"

Ouch!

 

Cleaning Day.  Postmarked 1911 with a one-cent stamp.

 

Postmarked 1914

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No Lika Dat Pill

Another of the interesting finds in my office:

I have no idea what time period this came from - perhaps someone will recognize this pope and will be able to help.  I'm going to guess 1960s?